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We are delighted to welcome the Great Tapestry of Scotland to Stirling Castle as part of its national tour. It is officially the largest embroidered tapestry in the world and tells the story of Scotland’s history.

The mighty island fortress of Archibald the Grim was designed to keep most visitors out, but Historic Scotland has just completed a project at Threave Castle to make sure it’s as easy as possible to get in.

Cartoon Robert the Bruce comes to life at Urquhart!
As the Cartoon Caper continues at Historic Scotland attractions across Scotland, as part of the October Kids Go Free campaign, visitors to Urquhart Castle may notice something different about one of the 10 cartoon characters hidden around the attraction; Robert the Bruce is moving!

Members appointed to the Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland

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Linda Fabiani, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture today announced the appointment of four new members to the Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland (HEACS). Eila Macqueen, Dr Colin Martin, Colin McLean and Dr Richard Oram join the eight existing members of HEACS, an advisory Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) which provides Scottish Ministers with strategic advice on the historic environment.

Stone has been crucial in shaping Scotland’s architectural landscape throughout history and continues to do so. The demand for stone in new build construction, as well as repairs to the country’s historic buildings, is a testament to its durability and beauty. However, without a commitment to training, investment and better understanding, this unique piece of Scotland’s character could be lost.

Historic buildings are already helping to reduce Scotland’s carbon emissions. That is one of the key messages delivered by Culture Minister Linda Fabiani MSP at the opening of the annual conference of the Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland today (Tuesday).